Riyadh: The renowned Spanish Cocero Falcons farm is taking part for the first time in the International Falcon Breeders Auction organized by the Saudi Falcons Club. The farm is displaying 26 falcons at the event, which provides a platform to showcase breeding methods, exchange knowledge and share experiences. It also raises awareness about preserving falcons as a heritage and falconry as a traditional pastime. With sales exceeding SR18 million ($4.8 million) over the past three years, the auction introduces new breeders and fosters collaboration among producers and investors. The Spanish farm’s agent, Nasser Al-Ajmi, said the Saudi Falcons Club’s strong reputation, gained through its support for the falconry legacy and event organization, had encouraged many falconers and global farms to take part. This year has already seen the sale of the world’s most expensive falcon — a gyrfalcon originally owned by the American Pacific Northwest Falcons farm — for SR1.75 million. More than 35 farms from 16 countries are taking part in event, which is held in Malham, north of Riyadh, and runs until Aug. 24. The Yazidi nightmare Ten years after the genocide, their torment continues Enter keywords